2025 Black Women’s Sanctuary Conference
Pause: A Wellness Experience
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9AM – 2PM
Hosted by FIERCE Advocates in collaboration with Contra Costa Health & Human Services
Welcome to Pause: A Wellness Experience
The Black Women’s Sanctuary Conference is a space created by and for Black women to pause, reflect, and invest in their well-being. Join us for a transformative day of healing, connection, and restoration.
This year’s theme, Pause: A Wellness Experience, invites you to step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in holistic practices designed to recharge your mind, body, and spirit.
What to Expect
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Holistic Healing Sessions
Aromatherapy, sound baths, gentle movement, and other restorative practices.
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Empowering Keynotes
Hear from inspiring Black women leaders and wellness experts, including a session exploring everyday “non-traditional” addictions.
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Community & Connection
Build lasting bonds through facilitated discussions and networking opportunities.
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Creative Expression
Restore your joy through arts, crafts, and hands-on activities.
This conference welcomes all women who identify as African American.
Why Attend
The Black Women’s Sanctuary Conference is more than an event. It is:
A chance to prioritize your mental and emotional health
An opportunity to develop sustainable self-care practices
A place to build community with supportive Black women
A sanctuary where you can find solace, inspiration, and renewed energy
About FIERCE Advocates
For 20 years, FIERCE Advocates has been a source of wellness, healing, and advocacy for Black, Latinx, and other parents and caregivers of color.
The Black Women’s Sanctuary Conference carries this spirit forward by offering an intentional space filled with care, connection, and encouragement. It is a place where healing turns into action and where every woman is reminded that she is seen, supported, and never alone on the journey toward wellness.
Registration
Give yourself permission to pause.
The Black Women’s Sanctuary Conference is a rare opportunity to step away from the demands of life and spend time in community with women who understand your journey.
Space is intentionally limited so that every participant can feel supported and fully engaged.
If you have been waiting for a sign to put your wellness first, this is it.
Do not wait! Secure your spot today and join us for a day of restoration, sisterhood, and empowerment.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help
If you would like more information about the Black Women’s Sanctuary Conference, our team is happy to support you.
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Health and Wellness Program CoordinatorShukura has spent more than a decade serving youth and families in West Contra Costa schools. Her passion for community wellness began in her mother’s home daycare and continues through her work at FIERCE, where she helps create spaces of care and belonging.
Her guiding belief: “People don’t care what you know until they know you care.”
Contact Shukura:
510-232-5812 ext. 406
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Health and Wellness Assistant
Jeancarlo is a proud West Contra Costa Unified School District alum and first-generation college graduate from CSU Sacramento with a BS in Kinesiology and minors in Psychology and Finance.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is committed to supporting Black and Latinx communities through healing-centered programs that foster resilience, wellness, and positive, lasting change.
Contact JC:
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Black Women’s Sanctuary Facilitator & Life CoachPaula is a certified life coach, speaker, and trainer who has mentored women, young adults, and youth across the country and internationally.
As the founder of Above Adequate, she has dedicated her life to helping individuals grow, heal, and embrace their wholeness. Paula will guide participants at the conference with her wisdom and passion for restoration.
Contact Paula: